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Ted Sperling BIO

LCT: The King and I, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk awards), A Man of No Importance, A New Brain, My Favorite Year. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Titanic (actor), Kiss of the Spider Woman, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Drood, Sunday in the Park with George. Off- Broadway: Red Eye of Love, The Other Josh Cohen, Striking 12, See What I Wanna See (director); Saturn Returns, Floyd Collins, Romance in Hard Times (music director). Artistic director, MasterVoices; principal conductor, Westchester Philharmonic; creative director of the 24 Hour Musicals. Selected concerts: Show Boat (NY Philharmonic); The Firebrand of Florence, The Grapes of Wrath, The Mikado, 27, The Road of Promise, Song of Norway, Knickerbocker Holiday, Dido and Aeneas, Babes in Toyland, Of Thee I Sing, Orfeo ed Euridice (MasterVoices); numerous programs at American Songbook, Lyrics and Lyricists. www.tedsperling.net

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Ted Sperling STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Wallace Hartley

3rd Class Passenger

Chief Engineer Joseph Bell

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Singer

Ted Sperling Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Music Director
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
Music Director
 
[West End, 2018]
Musical Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Musical Director
 
[New York, 2017]
Conductor
Director
 
[New York, 2017]
Director
Conductor
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Music Direction
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Music Direction
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Conductor
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Musical Director
Composer
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Musical Director
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2004]
Director
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2004]
Musical Director
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Musical Director
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Musical Director
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[New York, 1999]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musical Director
Musical Director
Musician
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musician
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Conductor
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Conductor
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1993] [Replacement]
Conductor[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Conductor
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Associate Conductor
Synthesizer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Piano
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Vocal Music Arranger
Vocal Music Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Director
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Synthesizers
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Synthesizer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director

Ted Sperling Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - outstanding Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Orchestrations

Ted Sperling, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

John Dossett, Gypsy

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Ted Sperling News


J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall


Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton to Narrate MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH


Emmy-nominee (Succession) J. Smith-Cameron and Emmy Award-winner (Scandal) Joe Morton will co-narrateMasterVoices’ revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup


The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Nathan Gunn, Bryonha Marie & More to Star in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall


MasterVoices will close its 2023-24 season on April 17 at Carnegie Hall with a revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Michael Korie based on the epic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck.

MY FAIR LADY Comes To Popejoy Hall In March


The national tour of MY FAIR LADY has announced its cast for the 2023-2024 season.

'Ben Folds With The SF Symphony' and 'The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Carly Simon' Come to SF Symphony


The San Francisco Symphony has announced two upcoming performances as part of the 2024 Summer with the Symphony season.  Learn more about both performances here!

MasterVoices Continues Season With the New York City Premiere of TO MY ARMS / RESTORE


MasterVoices continues its 2023-24 season on March 22-23 at NYU Skirball with the New York City Premiere of Varone’s To My Arms / Restore.

Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Bravo! Vail Music Festival Unveils 37th Season Featuring Orchestras, Opera Productions & More


Bravo! Vail Music Festival has unveiled its 37th season. The festival will take place from June 20 to August 1, 2024, offering a diverse range of classical and Latin-American music in the stunning Vail Valley region of Colorado.

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

Atlantic For Kids' EL OTRO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow


Atlantic For Kids' EL OTRO OZ Begins Performances Tomorrow - Atlantic Theater Company's production of EL OTRO OZ starts tomorrow.

MY FAIR LADY Comes to the Benedum Center in January


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Pittsburgh on January 30 to February 4, 2024, at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street. 

MY FAIR LADY Comes to Popejoy Hall in March


Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico is pleased to announce that the Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to Albuquerque March 21 – March 24, 2024 for six performances at Popejoy Hall.

Orchestra of St. Luke's Winter/Spring 2023-24 Features Performances On All Three Carnegie Stages


OSL's winter/spring season at Carnegie Hall will feature performances on three stages, music by BIPOC composers, and more.

Join Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with Richard Egarr and Reginald Mobley for Garden Of Good & Evil


Join Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with Richard Egarr and Reginald Mobley for a compelling program that pairs Handel arias with modern works for Baroque forces.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra With Richard Egarr And Reginald Mobley: Garden Of Good & Evil Comes to 92NY


Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with Richard Egarr and Reginald Mobley: Garden of Good & Evil - 1/25. Experience a captivating performance by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra with Richard Egarr and Reginald Mobley.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Musicians From The New York Philharmonic, and Emanuel Ax Come to 92NY


The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, has partnered with the New York Philharmonic to present the New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Musicians from the New York Philharmonic, and Emanuel Ax, piano on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2pm at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Erika Henningsen, Kyle Selig & More to be Featured in Theatre Aspen 2023 Holiday Events


Theatre Aspen will present the return of their celebrated cabaret series for its third year. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

MY FAIR LADY Comes to Toledo in December


The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the Lincoln Center Theater critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage December 14–17, 2023.

JACK Quartet With Tyshawn Sorey, Percussion to Perform at 92NY in December


JACK Quartet with Tyshawn Sorey, percussion at 92NY on December 16, 2023. Experience a US premiere performance blending composition and improvisation. Tickets starting at $25.

Ted Sperling FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ted Sperling been in?

Ted Sperling has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ted Sperling been in?

Ted Sperling has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ted Sperling been nominated for?

Ted Sperling has been nominated for several awards, including Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza, Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Gypsy.

What awards has Ted Sperling won?

Ted Sperling has won several awards for his orchestrations on Broadway, including Best Orchestrations at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Orchestrations at the Tony Awards, all for his work on The Light in the Piazza.

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